The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has announced that Nigeria has recorded zero piracy incidents in its territorial waters over the past three years.

Speaking in Lagos on Thursday at a One-Day Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement themed “Strengthening Collaboration for Effective Implementation of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy,” Oyetola also revealed that the government is set to revive fishing terminals across the country.

He attributed the success in curbing piracy to the effective implementation of the Deep Blue Project.

“Through the Deep Blue Project, Nigeria has maintained zero piracy incidents in its territorial waters for three consecutive years,” Oyetola said.

The minister emphasized that the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy marks a pivotal milestone, establishing a comprehensive framework to harness the full potential of Nigeria’s marine ecosystems.

He explained that the newly approved National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy covers a broad range of sectors, including port infrastructure, maritime security, aquaculture, ocean governance, marine biotechnology, renewable energy, coastal tourism, and climate resilience.

Oyetola noted that the Federal Executive Council’s approval of the policy marks a significant milestone, offering a holistic framework to unlock the vast potential of Nigeria’s marine ecosystems.

“Our gathering today is not ceremonial. It is a working forum designed to develop a strategic roadmap for implementation,” Oyetola noted.

He further emphasized his goal of creating practical frameworks, outlining key implementation priorities, and clearly assigning responsibilities to relevant institutions for effective policy execution.

Oyetola added that the ministry, in partnership with its agencies, remains dedicated to the effective execution of the ministerial deliverables under its mandate.